Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disorder, affecting approximately 4% of men and 2% of women in the middle-aged workforce, as well as children and the elderly. In the past 15 years there has been an increasing recognition of the dental aspects of the disorder, from both pathophysiological and therapeutic points of view.

This course will inform you about the diagnosis, management and treatment modalities for OSA, and to consider the role of the dentist in this field.

Course Venue: University of Sydney Business School (CBD Campus), Level 17, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Topics:

• The epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment modalities of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
• Paediatric airway obstruction and dentofacial changes
• Assessment of the upper airways for mandibular splints
• ENT surgical techniques in treating OSA
• Othognathic surgery in treating OSA
• Different types of oral appliances
• Maxillary expansion and OSA
• Clinical management of mandibular advancement splints
• Efficacy and side effects of oral appliances